Tennis Coaching for Children

All of our coaches working and contributing to the club programmes are qualified, licensed, DBS checked and have all relevant first aid qualifications. They follow a set programme designed by the LTA to give variety and allow your child to progress at his or her own speed. Our younger age groups use smaller court sizes, nets and rackets and lower bouncing balls, Our junior tennis programme offers the perfect introduction to the sport, with all the fun and energy of the real thing.

LTA Youth Blue 4-6yrs

This phase teaches children between the ages of three and five how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities with the aim of improving their balance, co-ordination, agility, movement, and racket and ball skills.

LTA Youth Red 6-8yrs

Players learn to serve, rally and score with a slow ball, as well as learning the movement and co-ordination skills needed for tennis. Players are encouraged to play fun competitions in teams and as individuals, with short matches using tie-break scoring.

LTA Youth Orange 8-10yrs

Players develop a rounded game learning a range of techniques and tactics. Courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts. There are team and individual competitions with matches using tie-break scoring.

LTA Youth Green 10-12yrs

Played on a full-size tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow balls. It’s the next stage before moving on to full compression balls on a full-sized court and helps players develop all aspects of their game.

Junior Tennis Coaching: Age 12 upwards

From about 11 years upwards children are coached with proper tennis balls on a full-size court. Maximum class size is 6 on one court, with lessons usually lasting one hour. Children progress through different levels and there is a great deal of flexibility, allowing them to change groups if they progress at a different speed from others in the group.

Performance Tennis

Any child that shows a particular talent for tennis is offered the opportunity to join our performance programme where a number of children have achieved County and Regional standard

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